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One of the largest projects in the U.S. to combine wind and solar energy with battery storage is right here in Oklahoma. This is the first of its kind not only in Oklahoma but in the United States, said Bryan Garner, with the Skelton Creek Project. It’ll have wind energy, solar energy, and it will have battery energy storage tying all of that together in one place. And that one place is Oklahoma – specifically in Garfield and Alfalfa counties, where farmers can take advantage of the energy. This is going to set a precedent not only for Oklahoma but for the whole region to see the benefits of green energy, Garner said.We all know the wind in Oklahoma is powerful, and this company is using that power to help make our carbon footprint a little smaller. This is a great opportunity to expand access to clean energy. Good for the environment and also good for the economy, Garner said.According to Garner, the Skelton Creek Project will bring a lot of new jobs to Oklahoma, which
The retail sector is bouncing back from the pandemic with new businesses opening and increased sales forecast. Roy Williams, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, noted two programs launched last year that helped small retailers stay in business. The chamber, in partnership with the city’s commercial districts, kicked off the Stand Tall Shop Small for OKC campaign in June. The chamber also joined the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City as partners with the city to implement the Small Business Continuity Program, which offered business owners and nonprofits with 100 or fewer full-time employees COVID-19 disaster relief funds. The program shined light on the challenges small businesses were facing, Williams said.